This is an ESPN Insider only piece but it’s well worth your time if you can access it. Craig Custance talks to a variety of rival goaltenders, players, coaches, managers and scouts who size up the Canucks. [ESPN]

The Canucks have called up a whole whack of black aces including: Jordan Schroeder, Nicklas Jensen, Darren Archibald, Andrew Gordon, Kellan Lain, Alexandre Mallet, Brendan Gaunce, Jim Vandermeer, Peter Andersson and Eddie Lack. Kuzma has more on that, Arniel’s presence, the possibility of a Vancouver AHL affiliate at Rogers Arena and news that the Young Stars Tournament will be a go this September. [White Towel]